Archive for July, 2010

  • Swaptree Launches Blu-ray, Audio Books and More!

    Swaptree Launches Blu-ray, Audio Books and More!

    We promised you Blu-rays and audio books, and at Swaptree we work hard to make good on our promises. It’s been late nights all week for the development team, but minutes ago we released what you’ve been waiting for: categories for Blu-ray and audio books. Now it’s up to you — get your Blu-rays out, [...]

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  • A Few of Our Favorite Things…

    A Few of Our Favorite Things…

    It’s been a long, hot summer in Boston, but the work behind-the-scenes at Swaptree hasn’t wavered. We’ve been churning out new concepts and categories, and fielding customer service requests to make the swapping experience stellar. In the past few months we’ve announced new product offerings, new Facebook and Twitter pages, and oh, just a little [...]

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  • Swaptree Acquires Swap.com to Become Largest Online Swap Site

    Swaptree Acquires Swap.com to Become Largest Online Swap Site

    It’s been a few months since I’ve officially jumped on board as CEO of Swaptree. In my inaugural note to all of you, I stressed that it is important that we get to know your needs, and learn ways we can enhance your experiences on Swaptree. I want to thank the many of you who [...]

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  • The Sweet Valley High Girls Grow Up

    The Sweet Valley High Girls Grow Up

    Gone are the days of Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield's high school tales. The twin blonde bombshells who ruled the California school scene and discussed boys, school dances and first kisses are all grown up and dealing more adult issues, like careers, infidelity, politics and corporate struggles.

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  • Tribute to George Steinbrenner: Swaptree Names the Top 10 Baseball Movies

    Tribute to George Steinbrenner: Swaptree Names the Top 10 Baseball Movies

    We were sad to hear of George Steinbrenner's passing on July 13, but in his honor we've created our top 10 list of the best baseball movies.

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  • Coming Soon to Blu-ray

    Coming Soon to Blu-ray

    Now that we’ve announced the newest category to our line-up, we’ve been flooded with interest from members (old and new) about the logistics and swapping options for Blu-ray discs. We’re excited, too!!! With just a few weeks from launch, it’s time to start planning out your upcoming swaps. We took a look through Blu-ray.com to [...]

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  • Swaptree Round-up: The Top Items You Should Never Buy New

    Swaptree Round-up: The Top Items You Should Never Buy New

    We spend money on a daily basis. In fact, it’s rare to go a day without reaching for your wallet. From iced coffees to charcoal for the grill to back-to-school clothes for the kids, everyday there’s something vying for our cash. So this got us thinking — with all the new items we buy on [...]

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  • Swaptree Solves the Rainy Day Blues

    Swaptree Solves the Rainy Day Blues

    “Mom, I’m booored.” It’s the ubiquitous whine that inevitably results when stormy skies descend upon summer vacation. What to do when your child is relegated to indoor activities, and nothing seems to assuage the ennui?

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  • Calling All Parents: Where Do You Draw the Line Between Age-appropriate and Inappropriate Movies for Kids?

    Calling All Parents: Where Do You Draw the Line Between Age-appropriate and Inappropriate Movies for Kids?

    I’ve got issues. Who doesn’t? I’m adult enough to admit right here and now one of my bigger “issues” – I can watch the same movies over and over again, without getting bored or tired of seeing the same thing. My wife and I debate about this all the time. She can only watch a movie [...]

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  • Coming Soon to Swaptree: Blu-ray and Audio Books

    Coming Soon to Swaptree: Blu-ray and Audio Books

    You asked for it, we're giving it to you. Coming soon to Swaptree are two new categories: Blue-ray and audio books (and cheers erupt from fans in the stands!).

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